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Edit this profileWhere to find Thomas J. Clinch, MD
- Kearney location main office
411 W. 39Th St., Kearney, NE 68845 - Minden location
727 E 1st St, Minden, NE 68959 - Mccook location
1401 E H St, Mccook, NE 69001 - Cambridge location
1305 US-6, Cambridge, NE 69022 - Saint Paul location
1113 Sherman St, Saint Paul, NE 68873
About Dr. Clinch
Based in Kearney, NE, Thomas J. Clinch, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Thomas graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Thomas provided 4,415 services to 2,999 patients. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1568465987 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (308) 865-2760
- Email not available
Practice Locations
411 W. 39TH ST.
Kearney, NE 68845
727 E 1st St
Minden, NE 68959
1401 E H St
Mccook, NE 69001
1305 US-6
Cambridge, NE 69022
1113 Sherman St
Saint Paul, NE 68873
1600 W 13th St
Lexington, NE 68850
10 E 31st St
Kearney, NE 68847
1301 E H St
Mccook, NE 69001
3610 Richmond Cir
Grand Island, NE 68803
300 E 12th St
Cozad, NE 69130
711 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,415 services · 2,999 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
957 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
239 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
45 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
37 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
33 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
27 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
23 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
1,682 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
145 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at University of Nebraska College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in NE who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Clinch?
Dr. Clinch is an eye doctor in Kearney, NE. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Clinch's address?
Dr. Clinch is listed at 411 W. 39Th St., Kearney, NE 68845. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Clinch?
The number on file is (308) 865-2760. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Clinch?
Dr. Clinch's National Provider Identifier is 1568465987. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Clinch train?
Dr. Clinch attended University of Nebraska College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Clinch have?
Dr. Clinch has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Clinch perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Clinch performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and laser repair to improve eye fluid flow; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Clinch's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Clinch. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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